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I love watching people develop skills and creating work they didn’t realize they were capable of.

Graphic Design Teacher
New York

Jess Waal

What do you love about design?

The challenge and potential of communicating creatively.

Why do you teach?

I love watching people develop skills and creating work they didn’t realize they were capable of.

Tell us about your design career outside of Shillington.

After graduating from Shillington (many moons ago!) I took on a couple of internships which helped me figure out the kind of work I wanted to pursue. My first full-time role landed me in advertising and four years later I was working as both Designer and Art Director on campaigns big and small.

I love watching people develop skills and creating work they didn’t realize they were capable of.

Graphic Design Teacher
New York

Jess Waal

What do you love about design?

The challenge and potential of communicating creatively.

Why do you teach?

I love watching people develop skills and creating work they didn’t realize they were capable of.

Tell us about your design career outside of Shillington.

After graduating from Shillington (many moons ago!) I took on a couple of internships which helped me figure out the kind of work I wanted to pursue. My first full-time role landed me in advertising and four years later I was working as both Designer and Art Director on campaigns big and small.